Meeting Information
<1/2xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2005
3:30 P.M.
-Quarterly Joint City/County/USD 497/Universities Meeting - City Commission Room, City Hall
1. Receive updates on the following:
- USD Bond Issues
- USD School Financing
- KU/City Cooperation Agreement
2. Receive update from ECO2 (Roxanne Miller)
3. Discussion of safe rooms in schools
4. Continuation of management audits discussion
5:00 P.M. - City Commission Room, City HallJones called the meeting to order at 5:08 P.M. on Monday, April 18, 2005 with all members present.
CONSENT AGENDA 04-18-05
Jones moved approval of the following Consent Agenda:
- Approve Commissioners Order Nos. 5312 and 5313. Orders are on file in the Office of the County Clerk; and
- Approve License to Construct and Easement for Oil/Water Pipelines between Douglas County, Kansas and Colt Energy, Inc.
Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously.
It should be noted that McElhaney stated for the record that he owns land within the area of the easement and is not receiving any compensation.
SHERIFF & PURCHASING 04-18-05
The Board discussed a request from the Sheriff to purchase one (1) vehicle for the Drug Enforcement Unit. Sheriff Ken McGovern was present for the discussion. McGovern's request was to waive the bidding process of the Purchasing Policy to purchase a used vehicle. McGovern noted that $16,000 is budgeted yearly for the Drug Enforcement Unit for the purchase of a vehicle and requested authorization to use these funds to purchase a non-descript used vehicle to be used for undercover surveillance.
After discussion, McElhaney made a motion that the Sheriff be authorized to purchase and trade used vehicles for the Drug Enforcement Unit in an amount not to exceed $16,000/year. For this purpose, the Commission waives the normal bidding requirements of the Purchasing Policy for the specific purpose of buying and trading in a used vehicle for the Drug Enforcement Unit. Motion was seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
PARKS -- LONE STAR 04-18-05
The Board considered a request received from KLM Marketing Solutions on behalf of Lawrence Memorial Hospital to hold the LMH Triathlon at Lone Star Lake on Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24, 2005. The request includes authorization to close the Lone Star Beach and Marina area to swimmers and the general public from 8:00 A.M. Saturday, July 23rd until noon Sunday, July 24th. The request also includes assistance from the Maintenance and Sheriff's Departments at KLM's expense. After discussion, McElhaney made a motion to approve the request, seconded by Jones and carried unanimously.
PLANNING 04-18-05
The Board discussed rural development issues with Linda Finger, Director of the Lawrence-Douglas County Metropolitan Planning Department. Finger suggested the concept of a pattern book for development within the Urban Growth Area (UGA). Certain criteria would need to be met instead of the use of contiguity.
Jones stated he though this was conceptually worth doing.
Finger also discussed the 5-acre exemption outside the Urban Growth Area.
McElhaney stated that within the UGA, the annexation policy would need to change. There could be a Commission that refuses to annex.
Finger agreed that the City and County Commissions need to change annexation policies; need to deal with Service Areas 1 and 2; need to talk about water; and look at areas to the south since it is possible there wouldn't be any service from the rural water district.
Johnson noted that rural water is preferred -- not wells.
Jones agreed that water needs to be discussed. A chapter was developed, and there is some movement toward 20-acre exemption with some provisions.
Finger indicated the Planning Commission is working on this chapter.
Johnson stated that he believed the chapter was dead on arrival and that the Planning Commission would be ill-advised to proceed. He stated that when it is presented to the Commission, he would like it to be something that is likely to be adopted.
McElhaney stated he thought the Planning Commission should be asked to stop their work on this chapter.
Jones suggested that staff let the Planning Commission know that the County Commission appreciates their efforts, but they're working on something that can't be sold. He strongly recommended they stop working on it and focus on what the County Commission has asked for. He suggested that a study group be established with Linda and invite the Planning Commission to observe so they can hear the County Commission's direction.
McElhaney requested maps with the initiatives and directives.
No action was taken.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 04-18-05
Jones moved approval of accounts payable in the amount of $314,132.07 to be paid 04/18/05; accounts payable manual checks in the amount of $1,368.24; payroll in the amount of $631,064.04; and electronic funds transfers in the amounts of $45,088.86 for FICA and $41,174.31 for KPERS to be paid 04/15/05. Motion was seconded by Johnson and carried unanimously.
Jones made a motion to adjourn; Johnson seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
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Charles Jones, Chairman Bob Johnson, Member
ATTEST:
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Jamie Shew, County Clerk Jere McElhaney, Member
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